Protection Manager - Tenders Global

Protection Manager

Danish Refugee Council

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Under the management of the Protection Manager, the GBV Manager will oversee the implementation of activities to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls in Mykolaivska and Khersonska oblasts. The GBV Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating activities implemented by the GBV team. Activities implemented by the GBV team include GBV case management (structured form of support for GBV survivors), psychosocial support activities, managing Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS), awareness raising activities, and GBV trainings.

Candidates without a background in working with women and girls affected by violence, but who have an interest in the area are encouraged to apply as on the job training will be provided.

Main responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Protection Manager, the GBV Manager will:

  • Coordinate, plan and monitor all GBV related activities, including GBV case management, awareness raising and the women and girls’ safe space activities, ensuring that activities are implemented in line with minimum standards and best practice.
  • Serve as the focal point for coordination with government authorities and represent DRC in coordination meetings related to GBV.
  • Serve as the line manager of GBV team members, this involving recruiting staff, completing performance reviews, and providing guidance and support to team members. Assess any training needs in the GBV team and develop capacity development plans for team members.
  • Develop and oversee project workplans for the GBV team activities.
  • Produce quality reports and documentation on activities and ensure their timely submission to the Protection Manager for review and internal information sharing.
  • Support with GBV trainings for GBV actors and non-GBV actors.
  • Assist with the development of project proposals and budgets for the development of new projects.
  • Lead and support the GBV teams in implementing GBV assessments, including drafting assessment reports.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the or Manager, relevant to the achievement of protection objectives.
Required experience and competencies:
  • At least 3 years of experience in project/programme management
  • Commitment to gender equality and interest in working in the prevention and response to violence against women and girls.
  • Experience in people management is required.
  • Familiarity with women’s protection or women’s rights such empowerment programmes, reproductive health, counselling etc. is desired but not required
  • Comfortable in speaking about sensitive topics and working with people in distress.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Experience in Microsoft packages, including PowerPoint and Teams is desirable. 
  • English language skills required.

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